file -A police investigation is underway in Central Park.
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Authorities are on the hunt for a sicko who raped a woman at knifepoint in Central Park on Saturday night.
Police sources say the incident happened just after 8:30 p.m. near East 66th Street and 5th Avenue. Cops say a 39-year-old woman was walking when she was approached by an unidentified man who brandished a knife, led her into the park, where he raped her.
A pedestrian who saw the attack dialed 911, which sent the suspect fleeing further into the park. Officers from the Central Park Precinct and paramedics responded to the scene of the attack. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
Meanwhile, the suspect was last seen running westbound wearing all black and carrying a backpack.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
